The document discusses how students can use textual sources persuasively in their writing. It contrasts the approaches of two hypothetical students, Alice and Shirley, in analyzing sources. Alice sees research as a creative process to find answers and make original arguments, while Shirley views it as examining facts. The document also provides suggestions for teachers on how to guide students towards a more rhetorical analysis of sources and crafting of persuasive arguments.

1. “ Helping Students Use Textual Sources Persuasively” Margaret Kantz

2. Why use textual sources?